Nederland
About
Just up the canyon from Boulder, this sleepy mountain town serves as a gateway to the Indian Peaks Wilderness, with it's myriad options for backpacking, hiking, climbing, and backcountry skiing. In the winter, Eldora is an awesome ski resort just 10 min outside of town.
Top Spots
Drive the Peak to Peak Highway
Nederland, Colorado
4.5
55 mi
/ 705 ft gain
The Peak to Peak Highway is a 55-mile stretch of road that winds its way from Nederland to Estes Park (or Estes Park to Nederland). This road connects to many points of exploration, Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Rocky Mountain National Park to name a couple, but the drive itself is an adventure on its own. During the fall, the road is engulfed in yellow and orange thanks to the changing leav...
Aspen Alley Trail Loop
Nederland, Colorado
2.53 mi
/ 331 ft gain
Aspen Alley Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.
Pungy Stick, Aspen Alley, Sugarloaf and Clearcut Loop
Nederland, Colorado
3.06 mi
/ 397 ft gain
Pungy Stick, Aspen Alley, Sugarloaf and Clearcut Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.
Tungsten and Kinnickinnick Loop at Mud Lake
Nederland, Colorado
2.82 mi
/ 325 ft gain
Tungsten and Kinnickinnick Loop at Mud Lake is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.
Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski at Caribou Ranch
Nederland, Colorado
4.5
4.2 mi
/ 750 ft gain
The Caribou Ranch Open Space is about two miles north of the town of Nederland. From Nederland, at the town’s roundabout, head west on CO 72 for about two miles. Turn left onto CO 126 at the sign for Caribou Ranch Open Space. Follow the dirt road for about .8 miles until you see the large parking lot.The trail starts at the parking lot for Caribou Ranch Open Space. Start out on the DeLonde trai...
Peewink Mountain OHV Trail
Boulder, Colorado
3.71 mi
/ 253 ft gain
Peewink Mountain OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Nederland, Colorado.
Caribou Peak Trail
Nederland, Colorado
3.16 mi
/ 620 ft gain
Caribou Peak Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.
Caribou OHV Road
Nederland, Colorado
8.67 mi
/ 725 ft gain
Caribou OHV Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.
Jumbo Mountain, Jenny Lind Perigo and Dakota Hill OHV Trail
Black Hawk, Colorado
7.81 mi
/ 1932 ft gain
Jumbo Mountain, Jenny Lind Perigo and Dakota Hill OHV Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Red Cliff, Colorado.
Places to stay
Rollinsville, Colorado
Kelly Dahl
Overview
Kelly Dahl Campground is located adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway, near the historic mining towns of Nederland, Rollins...
Black Hawk, Colorado
Pickle Gulch
Overview
Pickle Gulch is a group picnic and camping facility located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. Visitors enjoy t...
Black Hawk, Colorado
Cold Springs
Overview
Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway...
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder A-Lodge Camping
Campsites are on platforms about 50 feet up the trail above the property. This provides great views and more privacy. Each site comes wit...
From $40 / night
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder A-Lodge Cabin
The private cabin is a great accommodation for a family or group. One master queen bedroom, one guest queen bedroom, one bunk bedroom, an...
From $149 / night
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder A-Lodge Hostel
The hostel has only four beds per room, designated lockers for each bed, kitchen, TV with DirecTV, free wifi, two bathrooms, slackline p...
From $39 / night
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